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Through glitter and sweat, Bloomington Pridefest celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

By Gino Diminich · Saturday, Aug. 26,2023 10:23 p.m.

The annual celebration featured local LGBTQ+ owned vendors and performances along Kirkwood Avenue.

Tenth annual Pridefest to celebrate Bloomington’s LGBTQ+ community Saturday

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Aug. 23,2023 5:56 p.m.

RuPaul's Drag Race star Jasmine Kennedie will offer a meet and greet and photos.

'Derivations' exhibit to open Friday at Grunwald Gallery

By Tory Basile · Tuesday, Aug. 22,2023 8 a.m.

The exhibition will explore clay’s multifaceted uses, from the avant-garde to the functional.

“There is power in this music:” Rahsaan Barber and Everyday Magic bring an electric energy to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, July 20,2023 6:31 p.m.

The band’s unique jazz sound consistently enraptured the Buskirk audience

Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington to partner with Buskirk-Chumley for Stagecraft Program

By Grant Wheeler · Tuesday, June 27,2023 8:47 p.m.

The theater will host participants in learning the details of stage production

81355, MICHELLE, The Flaming Lips cap off Granfalloon festival

By Grant Wheeler · Sunday, June 11,2023 5:32 p.m.

The mainstage show took place June 10 on Kirkwood Avenue

Son Lux, KAINA perform a spirited set for Granfalloon Festival

By Grant Wheeler · Sunday, June 11,2023 4:34 p.m.

The bands filled the Buskirk-Chumley Theater with their unique sounds June 9

Bloomington summer events to look out for 

By Dominic Solomito · Friday, June 2,2023 6:46 p.m.

School is out, but there’s plenty to do in Bloomington

Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater gives students the lead in the Choreography Project

By Gino Diminich · Monday, April 24,2023 7:45 p.m.

The Project will be presented at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on April 26.

David Cross to perform at Buskirk-Chumley Theater May 19

By Erin Stafford · Sunday, April 23,2023 4:26 p.m.

The comedian will perform with special guest opener Sean Patton.

Little 500 preparation: local performances this week

By Charlotte Jones · Tuesday, April 18,2023 10:49 a.m.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Bloomington scene this week.

Consider it burned: the day of Burning Couch Festival

By Charlotte Jones · Monday, April 17,2023 8:49 p.m.

The Bloomington music festival presented by MIC took place on Sunday.

IU students celebrate Latin American culture at LatinXpo Saturday

By Isabella Vesperini · Sunday, April 16,2023 4:39 p.m.

The event hosted Ballroom IU, Ritmos Latinos, Paso a Paso and more.

WIUX Culture Shock festival to take place Saturday

By Dominic Solomito · Friday, April 14,2023 8:15 p.m.

The festival will be at Showalter Fountain and feature many local artists.

Girls Rock Bloomington and Far Contemporary Arts Center hosts open mic event in honor of Black History Month

By Charlotte Herz · Sunday, Feb. 26,2023 8:40 p.m.

The open mic welcomed several Black performers on Saturday.

Sigma Nu to showcase historic Bloomington locations in art gallery Dec. 7

By Christina Avery · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2022 9:11 a.m.

The gallery is Sigma Nu’s first public event since its rechartering.

Fourth annual Light Up the Night holiday candle lighting to occur Dec. 1

By Tory Basile · Thursday, Dec. 1,2022 4:01 p.m.

The merry evening will include ice skating, a holiday market and refreshments.

The Kinsey Institute unveils Dr. Caroline Beebe Gallery

By Nick Moser · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2022 5:15 p.m.

The Beebe Gallery is a collection of sexual expressions from history.

Constellation Stage and Screen to welcome ‘Elf the Musical’ Dec. 15

By Tory Basile · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2022 1:21 p.m.

The inaugural family holiday musical will show from Dec. 15 to Dec. 31.

Scout Gillett, Kay Krull perform heartfelt folk-rock sets at The Orbit Room

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, Nov. 17,2022 12:52 p.m.

The folk singers performed with southern rock voices.

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